Color swatch image showing #9955CC with RGB(153,85,204) values
Color swatch image showing #9955CC with RGB(153,85,204) values

#9955CC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9955CC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9955CC Color Information

#9955CC RGB value is (153, 85, 204). The hex color red value is 153, green is 85, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#9955CC Color Meaning

Color #9955CC balances mystical intuition with modern clarity. #9955CC mid-tone purple—named after the quartz gem—avoids both royal arrogance and new-age vagueness. Psychologically, color #9955CC stimulates creative problem-solving by bridging logic (blue) and imagination (red). #9955CC’s used in educational tech, meditation apps, and design systems that seek “calm innovation.” Historically, #9955CC was worn by bishops and healers to ward off intoxication—symbolizing mental clarity through spiritual discipline. Today, #9955CC appears in inclusive wellness and neurodiversity-friendly interfaces. Spiritually, #9955CC represents insight earned through stillness. Use color #9955CC when your audience seeks transformation that’s grounded, not escapist.

Color Conversion

Convert #9955CC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#9955CC
RGB
rgb(153, 85, 204)
HSL
hsl(274°, 54%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 58%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 58%, 80%)
XYZ
27.2845 17.6289 59.0914
Yxy
17.6289 0.2623 0.1695
Hunter Lab
41.9868 4.1099 -4.9375
CIE-Lab
49.0429 49.4767 -50.9936

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#9955CC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#9955CC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #9955CC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#9955CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9955CC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#9955CC

protanopia

#7c7baf

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9955CC;

Text Color

color: #9955CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9955CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9955CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9955CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9955CC 0%, #5b2783 100%);

#9955CC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9955CC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.